Comprehensive Mold Prevention for Footwear: Using Anti-Mold Strips, Humidity Control in Storage, and Sealed Packaging During Transportation

Scientific Anti-Mold Solutions: Full Protection for Footwear from Storage to Transportation

Recently, continuous rainy weather in many parts of the country has led to rising air humidity. Many footwear companies have reported mold growth on raw materials and finished products, resulting in delayed deliveries and increased customer complaints. How to establish a scientific mold prevention system? Based on industry practices, this article analyzes the synergistic application of anti-mold strips and biochemical desiccants from three aspects: humidity control in storage, sealed packaging during transportation, and emergency treatment.

1. Mold Prevention in Storage: The Golden Combination of Antibacterial + Moisture Absorption

Warehouses are a breeding ground for mold. Experiments show that when environmental humidity exceeds 60%, mold spores can reproduce within 24 hours, while traditional methods like ventilation or sprinkling lime have limited effects. Mold prevention requires both sterilization and humidity control:

1. Anti-Mold Strips

By slowly releasing organic bio-enzymes and other components, they create an antibacterial environment in enclosed spaces, lasting for over 90 days. They are particularly suitable for materials prone to mold, such as leather and fabrics. Note that they only sterilize but do not absorb moisture, so they must be used in combination with moisture-absorbing materials.

2. Biochemical Desiccants

Made with high-absorption resin, they quickly absorb moisture from the air, reducing local humidity to a safe range of 40%-50%, but they lack antibacterial functions. It is recommended to place them in a 1:1 ratio with anti-mold strips.

2. Mold Prevention During Transportation: Sealed Packaging to Build a Protective Barrier

Bumps and temperature fluctuations during logistics can cause humidity changes inside packaging, creating opportunities for mold growth. Sealed packaging must balance moisture resistance and stability. A layered protection method is recommended:

• Inner Layer Protection: Place a combination of anti-mold strips and biochemical desiccants inside shoe boxes to ensure products remain in a low-humidity, antibacterial environment during transit.

• Middle Layer Reinforcement: Use thickened corrugated cardboard boxes, sealing box seams with waterproof tape to prevent external moisture infiltration.

• Outer Layer Isolation: For long-distance transportation, wrap the cardboard boxes with high-density PE film to form a moisture barrier. If the transportation environment is extremely humid, increase the number of combination packs (e.g., 2 sets per pair of shoes).

3. Emergency Treatment: Quick Remediation for Early-Stage Mold Growth

Even with proper protection, localized mold growth may still occur under extreme weather conditions. Immediate action is required to prevent mold spread:

1. bester Mold Removal Cloth

Contains nano-scale mold removal agents that quickly break down mold cell walls, eliminating mold spots within 30 seconds without leaving traces. No rinsing is needed after wiping—simply air dry. Suitable for delicate areas like shoe uppers and linings.

2. Follow-Up Protection

After treatment, re-place the anti-mold strip and biochemical desiccant combination pack, and check packaging integrity to prevent recurrence.

4. Mold Prevention Management: Details Determine Effectiveness

Mold prevention is not just a technical issue but also a management one. Companies must establish standardized processes:

• Regular Inspections: Weekly checks of storage area humidity and anti-mold strip conditions, with timely replacement of expired products.

• Employee Training: Ensure frontline staff understand the principles of anti-mold strip and desiccant ratios (e.g., 1 strip + 1 desiccant pack per pair of shoes) and proper use of mold removal cloths.

• Supplier Selection: Prioritize anti-mold products with international certifications (e.g., SGS, Intertek), such as bester Anti-Mold Strips, which comply with EU REACH and RoHS environmental standards, reducing export risks.

Conclusion

Mold prevention must be integrated throughout production, storage, and logistics. By scientifically combining anti-mold strips and biochemical desiccants, reinforcing sealed packaging, and improving emergency response, companies can reduce mold risks by over 80%. With climate anomalies becoming the norm, proactive defense is more cost-effective than post-incident remediation. Companies are advised to evaluate their current mold prevention systems and upgrade protective measures to avoid greater losses due to mold.